{"product_id":"matric-dance-paperback","title":"Matric Dance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTricia Mpisi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatric Dance\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartfelt YA romantic comedy set in Johannesburg, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere Kabibi Nkosi and her three best friends navigate love, friendship, and identity in the lead-up to their matric dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDreaming of her own Cinderella moment, Kabibi wishes to catch the eye of her long-time crush, Brian. With plans falling apart and tensions growing, Kabibi faces colourism, insecurity, and the meaning of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story interlaces South African, Congolese, and Korean influences, all shaped by the Korean wave. Through humour and warmth in a youthful African voice, Matric Dance explores girlhood, fandom, and first love. Romance intertwines with themes of identity, social inequality, and self-worth. Ultimately, this YA novel celebrates the messy journey of learning that being chosen starts with choosing yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 8.26 x 5.82 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53759183192371,"sku":"9781776459179","price":27.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/K4C6Ak0mx9781776459179.webp?v=1785324718","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/matric-dance-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}